Creative Cook: Craft Flavor with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a wide range of foods, follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, and work to maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have experience as a cook, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. Strong math and communication skills are required to support efficient operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety awareness

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a wide range of foods, follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, and work to maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have experience as a cook, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. Strong math and communication skills are required to support efficient operations and customer service.